NJ-Gov: Christie Maintains His Lead in New Polls

[ccharles000]

Greenberg Quinlan Rosner for Democracy Corps (9/8-9, likely voters, 8/25-26 in parens):

Jon Corzine (D-inc): 38 (41)
Chris Christie (R): 41 (43)
Chris Daggett (I): 10 (7)
(MoE: ±4%)

Democracy Corps' website is on the fritz for now, so I can't link to any crosstabs right away. We'll get you the straight dope once it's available, though.

Rasmussen Reports (9/9, likely voters, 8/25 in parens):

Jon Corzine (D-inc): 38 (42)
Chris Christie (R): 46 (50)
Chris Daggett (I): 6 (-)
Undecided: 10 (7)
(MoE: ±4.5%)

This is the first time that Rasmussen has actually included independent Chris Daggett in the mix, and he clocks in at a not-insignificant 6%. Rasmussen also cheekily threw in a few "Who do you trust more?" questions on taxes, "cutting" government spending, and corruption, and -- surprise, surprise -- found Christie in the lead in each column. Of course, no questions were asked on issues that may have played to Corzine's strengths, but, hey, this is Rasmussen.

http://www.swingstateproject.com/diary/5564/njgov-christie-maintains-his-lead-in-new-polls

[bluestateguy]

1. Rasmussen juices his numbers

Usually +5 for the Republican, so I'll take the Democracy Corps poll seriously and assume that it's a 3 pt. Christie lead.

[PM Martin]

2. What does Mr. Corzine do at this point?